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Sony S950 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony S950 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony S950 vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony S950 versus Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S950 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the W330 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S950 grades versus the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W330

 S950 W330 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony S950

 W330 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W330

 S950 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony S950 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony S950 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Sony S950 versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S950 versus the W330.

Sony S950 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S950 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S950 and W330.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony S950 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S950
Street photography with Sony W330
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony S950 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $170